I read Ben Maller's Rumors and Notes on almost a daily basis, not just because I like watching trade scenarios play out, but to toy with what sometimes seem like improbable scenarios. It was like christmas came early (or late), when I saw this little nugget:
"The Oakland Raiders are preparing to make a run at Falcons QB Michael Vick, according to NFL sources. The Raiders package would include receivers Randy Moss and Jerry Porter plus the No.1 overall pick in the 2007 draft for Vick and the Falcons first round pick (10th overall)."
Posted January 22, by Ben Maller (http://www.benmaller.com/nfl_rumors_notes)
Can you picture this?! Whether you think the whole 'Outlaw looking for success with the team of misfits' is cliche at this point or not, I can't help but love this scenario. Bottom line, the Falcons have two quarterbacks that want to start. The raiders have two quarterbacks that don't deserve to start. Vick leaves, Schaub starts for the falcons, throwing to two recievers who will (hopefully) have attitude adjustments in a new location. I know I'm not the only one that thinks Moss can play like he did in Minnesota.
On top of all this is the intriguing draft pick situation. I think it's pretty obvious that if the Raiders retain the first pick overall, they'll pick up LSU's JeMarcus Russell or ND's Brady Quinn. Boooorrrrinnngg. Let's give these youngsters a chance to develop, unlike the draft class of '06, who I like to call 'The Draft Class Baptized By Fire". If the raiders get the 10th pick overall there will be less pressure on picking a big name, and they could possibly add some depth at reciever. Also, once the falcons get Moss and Porter, their cheif need (recievers) will no longer be a problem, and they could possibly trade the first pick overall for multiple lower picks. I'm not a Falcons fan, but if they handle this right, they could really benefit.
Also, if the Raiders got Ricky Williams over there, commentators could call them the Doobie Brothers!
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First off, I am not a Michael Vick fan. I just love him for the fact that he consistently gives me reasons to make fun of him. The Story behind the name: In March, 2005, a woman named Sonya Elliot filed a civil lawsuit against Vick alleging she contracted genital herpes from Vick and that he failed to inform her that he had the disease. Elliot further alleged that Vick had visited clinics under the alias "Ron Mexico" to get treatments and thus knew of his condition. (from Wikipedia.org)
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